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blainej
23rd February 2011, 19:28
as stated above do u need to have a rear wiper for mot as im thinking of removing mine but not sure if u have to have one fo rmot
Matty
23rd February 2011, 19:30
Iv not got one and passed...
johnr32
23rd February 2011, 19:33
its not needed.
stevo67
23rd February 2011, 19:33
as stated above do u need to have a rear wiper for mot as im thinking of removing mine but not sure if u have to have one fo rmot

No you don`t I checked 2 days ago with my MOT place,as i`ve just dewipered my spare tailgate ready to swap over.:y:


Steve.:drink:
m11ler
23rd February 2011, 19:34
No you do not need to have one for an mot.. Newish bmw's etc come without them aswell as quite a few other cars. :y:
blainej
23rd February 2011, 19:38
where can u get the rear window filler thing from ?
Matty
23rd February 2011, 19:44
Halfords sell a set. Or tommy hines on here sells them for £2.50 posted i think. Or if you look in your boot there will be a little black grommit on the carpet that you can use :D

EDIT: Before you ask, here (http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80948&highlight=wiper+guide) is the link on how to dewiper ;)
craig1gk
23rd February 2011, 19:45
go to halfrauds and get the pack of grommets, 18mm - 22mm i think, one of them fits
saxostuart
23rd February 2011, 19:47
Nope all legal, not a requirment
mannion
24th February 2011, 01:10
with the rubber gromits, it's best to put it in warm/hot water so it shrinks a little bit so easier to fit then it will expand slightly when it cools down
joe333
24th February 2011, 02:44
i dont have one and mine passed so nope you dont need one!
JoshB
24th February 2011, 07:25
All saloons, old or new, dont have rear wipers.

If you have a rear wiper then it must work and the blade be in good condition to pass the MOT, if you dont have one then they cant test it. Its a requirement to have one.
blainej
24th February 2011, 08:23
thanks just took motor out and off down scrappy in a miniute to get some bits for the car
stevo67
24th February 2011, 21:43
Plus make sure you put silicone sealant around the grommet to stop any water getting in,i`ve removed the washer jet as well & put a grommet in the hole.

Steve.
Wile0ut
25th February 2011, 17:09
ive got some grommets if you need 1 pm me
toju
26th February 2011, 02:51
not a requirement for mot mate.
kyzer
27th February 2011, 22:32
i did get pulled up for my mot about it but they only said i should have it for my own good lol